| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Road |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2013 - Mid 2015 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $153,500,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $122,800,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Townsville City Council |
| State: | QLD |
| Corridor: | Brisbane - Cairns |
Project DescriptionThis project involved the duplication of approximately seven kilometres of the Bruce Highway from Vantassel Street to Cluden, south of Townsville, to four lanes and construction of a new high level bridge over Stuart Creek Bridge. BenefitsThe project will assist in reducing congestion, improve safety and flood immunity, and provide improved access to industrial and residential developments to the south of Townsville. FundingThe Australian Government committed up to $122.8 million towards the project, in partnership with the Queensland Government. TimetableThe project commenced construction in October 2013 and was completed in July 2015. |
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Project details last updated: 31/07/2018
